Synths ⇝ Ensoniq ⇝ Ensoniq SQ-R

The SQ-R is a rackmount version of the Ensoniq SQ-1 synthesizer

Versions of the SQ-R exist with 21-note and 32-note polyphony.

KSEdit Works with Ensoniq KS-32, SQ-1, SQ-2, and SQ-R.

Latest OS Version: 1.2

Latest OS Version For SQ-R/32: 2.03

Latest OS Version For SQ-R+: 1.15

The SQ-2 contains a set of 9 transwaves that can be used for wave sequencing. Here is the transwave list:

• Formant-X
• Planet-X
• Electro-X
• Pulse 1-X
• Pluse 2-X
• Resonant 1-X
• Resonant 2-X
• Resonant 3-X
• Resonant 4-X

Specifications

Year Released: 1990

Polyphony: 21 notes

Multitimbral: 24 parts

Preset Patches: 100

User Patches: 80

ROM: 3MB (167 waveforms) at 16-bit. 1MB piano, 2MB other sounds

Dimensions: 483 mm x 273 mm x 44 mm

Weight: 3.97 kg

This is a 1-space rack unit.

This keyboard is MIDI-enabled.

MIDI Connections: Standard 5-Pin MIDI in, out, and thru connections.

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KSEdit for Ensoniq SQ Synths (Windows Freeware Works with Ensoniq KS-32, SQ-1, SQ-2, and SQ-R)

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